Design-Build / EPCM Services

IFEL Design Build

Service Area: Serving Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Delta, Langley, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and throughout the Lower Mainland, BC.

Our integrated design-build approach eliminates traditional handoffs and communication gaps. From day one, our design and construction teams collaborate as a unified unit, ensuring every decision considers constructability, cost, and schedule. We plan together, design with construction realities in mind, procure materials early, and execute with the same experienced team. This seamless integration delivers fewer change orders, faster completion, and single-point accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

We track costs and schedule in real time, providing weekly updates on progress, budget status, and emerging risks. The same senior IFEL team stays with your project from start to finish, ensuring continuity and consistent decision-making. You get clear communication without bureaucracy, with direct access to the professionals making critical decisions. This approach delivers projects on time, within budget, and with the quality standards you expect.

DESIGN BUILD SERVICES

Engineering

Comprehensive engineering across all disciplines from design through commissioning.

  • Multi-discipline 3D models, P&IDs, and specifications
  • Construction support, RFIs, and field engineering
  • Commissioning procedures and turnover packages
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Procurement

Strategic procurement and vendor management to ensure quality materials and equipment on schedule.

  • Technical bid evaluation and vendor data review
  • Material and equipment sourcing and coordination
  • Quality assurance and expediting support

Construction Management

Field engineering and execution support to keep projects on track and within budget.

  • Field engineering and construction oversight
  • Schedule and cost management
  • Quality control and safety coordination
DESIGN BUILD PROCESS

Our design-build process is designed to deliver exceptional results through a structured, collaborative approach. We work closely with clients to understand their unique requirements and ensure every project milestone is met with precision and excellence.

From initial planning through final delivery, our experienced team guides projects with clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and unwavering commitment to quality. We integrate best practices from engineering, procurement, and construction management to streamline workflows and minimize risks.

01

Plan

  • Understand goals and requirements
  • Review site conditions and identify challenges
  • Secure permits and assemble the right team
02

Design

  • All disciplines collaborate from day one
  • Create detailed designs with construction input
  • Prevent costly changes and ensure efficient construction
03

Build

  • Same engineers manage construction
  • Solve problems quickly and maintain quality
  • Deliver finished project on time and budget

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between EPCM and design-build delivery?
Design-build provides a single contract where one team handles both design and construction, offering faster delivery and single-point accountability. EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management) means we manage engineering and procurement, then oversee construction through contractor coordination while you maintain direct contracts with construction contractors. Design-build works well when you want turnkey delivery, while EPCM gives you more control over construction contractors and is common in industrial projects where you have preferred contractors.

Ready to Work With Us?

Ready to bring your design-build project to life? Our integrated team provides expert design and construction services from start to finish. Contact us to discuss your requirements.